Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) is stripped of the ball as he drives to the basket by Denver Nuggets center Kosta Koufos (41) and guard Andre Iguodala (9) during the first half at the Pepsi Center.

Houston Rockets guard Jeremy Lin (7) drives to the basket past Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson (3) during the first half.

Chandler Parson (right) drives to the basket past Denver Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov (left) during the first half.

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) and guard Jeremy Lin (7) react during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center.

Houston Rockets guard Jeremy Lin (7) drives to the basket during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center.

Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson (3) drives to the basket against Houston Rockets guard Jeremy Lin (left).

Denver Nuggets guard Andre Miller (24) drives to the basket against Houston Rockets guard Toney Douglas (15) during the second half.

Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale reacts to a call during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center.

Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) and Houston Rockets forward Patrick Patterson (54) go after a loose ball.

Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale (left) talks with forward Chandler Parson (25) during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center.

Houston Rockets forward Chandler Parsons (25) drives to the basket during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center.

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives to the basket during the first half.